The difference
Penne vs Tortiglioni
Penne is cut on the diagonal into two sharp points, with ridges running straight down the tube. Tortiglioni is cut straight across and a touch wider, and its ridges spiral around the body instead of running lengthwise. The angled ends mark penne, the winding grooves mark tortiglioni.
Penne
- Family
- Tubes
- Size
- 48 to 50 mm long
- Surface
- Ridged
- Cook
- 10 to 12 min
Wants: Arrabbiata, Vodka sauce, Tomato sauce
Tortiglioni
- Family
- Tubes
- Size
- 36 to 42 mm long
- Surface
- Ridged
- Cook
- 10 to 13 min
Wants: Ragu, Amatriciana, Sausage ragu
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